URBAN ROOTS LONDON
ABOUT
Breakthrough Fund - March 2021
Co-investment with London Community Foundation
Urban Roots is a non-profit organization that revitalizes underused land in the City of London to support local agriculture initiatives. It is committed to growing fresh vegetables for those who may not otherwise be able to enjoy them, while simultaneously operating its projects in a self-sustaining manner suitable for urban agriculture.
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2017Founded and incorporated as a nonprofit organization.
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January 2021Raised $55k+ from a community crowdfunding campaign.
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March 2021Became a VERGE Breakthrough Fund investee.
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May 2021Launched a farm site in partnership with Siloam United Church.
IMPACT
27,000+
LBS OF PRODUCE HARVESTED
10,217+
LBS OF PRODUCE DONATED
3,545+
LBS OF COMPOST COLLECTED
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